Destinations
Grenada Welcomes Increased Lift In Winter 2021-2022
[caption id="attachment_128509" align="alignnone" width="584"] Grenada Market Square. Photos courtesy/ GRENADA TOURISM AUTHORITY[/caption] The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is celebrating as it reports increased airlift from the United States and the resumption of service from Canada. Petra Roach, CEO, Grenada Tourism Authority, observed that: “As people re-engage their passion for travel, our airline partners recognize the value of providing connectivity to our special island. We are truly a slice of paradise with a low-key vibe, warm and welcoming people, and offerings that...
Recovery Unsteady
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is warning that the United Kingdom’s travel and tourism sector’s year-on-year recovery may only clawback a third, while international travel spending continues to plummet. In its latest research, the WTTC found that the UK’s recovery has been severely delayed by the lack of spending from international visitors. And it puts the blame squarely on travel restrictions, like the destructive ‘traffic light’ system, for wreaking havoc on the sector. Despite its highly successful vaccine rollout, the UK is set to record further...
Save The Date
Former employees will be gathering on Nov. 9 at the 20th Anniversary Reunion of Canada 3000. The event will be held at Dave & Buster’s at 2021 Winston Park Dr., Unit E, Oakville, Ontario from 7 pm to 11 pm. Patricia Marzec, organizing chair of the reunion event, observed that “while this milestone represents a sad time when the airline folded 20 years ago, we instead prefer to remember the anniversary with a celebration. Within hours of posting on the airline’s Facebook group, more than 100 former employees expressed interest in joining the festivities.” When Canada...
Discover The United States With G Adventures
G Adventures has unveiled an expanded United States of Adventure collection globally following the announcement that the US will reopen to international travel beginning in November. The additional 13 newly-developed tours double the size of the collection, which was initially launched in February 2021 for domestic travellers, and now offers 28 trip options to national and Navajo Nation parks in the United States. The new, small-group trips have been developed with the traveller experience and local communities top of mind. They include important Indigenous-led experiences such...
U.S. Poised To Reopen Land Border With Canada
After close to 19 months, the land border between Canada and the U.S. is going to reopen to fully vaccinated Canadians in early November. U.S. Congressman Brian Higgins signaled that changes were coming in a statement issued yesterday (Oct. 12) evening, stating: “At long last, there is action by the United States to open the doors and welcome back our Canadian neighbours.” At that time, fully vaccinated Canadians will be able to enter the U.S. at both land and ferry crossings for non-essential travel purposes. Congressman Higgins observed that: “A robust cross-border...
A Big Success For TL Network
TL Network is reporting that it has seen an unprecedented uptick in attendance at its Owners and Managers Mixers across Canada. This fall, in-person mixers are bringing together members and key suppliers at exclusive coast-to-coast events. TL Network has already hosted seven events across the country since August with five more events scheduled for the remainder of the year. The Mixers are free of charge to members and hosted with all safety protocols in place so that guests feel safe and secure while attending. Hosted by TL Network Canada’s Business Development Managers, Sue...
Fiji Plans December 1 Border Reopening
Fiji will be open to visitors once again starting this December. After nearly two years of being closed to the outside world, Fiji is more than ready to safely welcome its travellers back. The 333 islands are as beautiful as ever, brimming with idyllic turquoise waters, soft white sand beaches, and the vibrant “Bula Spirit” for which Fiji is known. This official government announcement comes on the heels of Fiji reaching its goal of 80% vaccination of the eligible population with both doses. While travel restrictions will be lifted in December, entry requirements will remain...
ACTA Targets Advisories, Vaccination Recognition
ACTA says the federal government needs to urgently address the issues of global recognition of vaccinations as well as reverting to country-specific risk-based travel advisories for fully vaccinated travellers. The industry association says that the recognition of Canadian vaccinations by other countries and out-of-date travel advisories are negatively impacting Canadian travellers and tourism business survival. ACTA points out that in order to ensure rapid and broad vaccination in Canada, the federal government promoted mixed vaccinations and the use of AstraZeneca. As a result,...